Sometimes, it pays to dream big. Social finance was once a moonshot idea by economists interested in bending market forces toward good causes. Today, it is a $502-billion global market that is reshaping the economy. The reason? As anxieties over the climate crisis and widening inequality intensify, social finance offers an appealing solution: use private […]

Presentations and reference materials from key sessions   Opening panel: Women and Millennials: Can they create a fairer economy? Book: The Clean Money Revolution by Joel Solomon Opening keynote: 10 years of impact investing in Canada by Adam Jagelewski Download slide presentation Download video Blog: 10 years of impact investing in Canada by Phoebe Stephens […]

Since the 2008 financial crisis, the tag “too big to fail” has become a familiar phrase. It reflects the reality that in most countries the economy rests on the shoulders of a handful of big banks. Much less attention is paid to the other crucially important financial institutions: pension and sovereign wealth funds. If the […]

The Social Finance Forum is the leading conference in Canada where impact investors and ventures meet. With over 400 investors, entrepreneurs and industry leaders attending, the Forum is an incredible platform for ventures to showcase their products and services, make new connections and strengthen existing relationships.